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a.
To find the number whose reciprocal is given.
a.
Answer to Problem 25OE
The reciprocal of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation: In order to find the reciprocal of
The numerator of
Now swap over the numerator and denominator to get the reciprocal of fraction.
Then, the reciprocal of
b.
To write the reciprocal in simplest form.
b.
Answer to Problem 25OE
The simplest form of
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
To get in simplest form, we need to apply fractional rule.
Apply fractional rule:
Therefore,
The simplest form of
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